The federal government has introduced a National Veterans Employment Strategy to enhance employment opportunities for Veterans, leveraging their unique skills and experiences …
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Prepping for a green future: Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act enacted by Ottawa
The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act has been enacted by the federal government, a move it says is aimed at ensuring the country’s …
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Labour ministers urge Ottawa to restore $625 million in funding for employment services
Provincial and territorial labour market ministers have urged the federal government to reverse a significant cut to the Labour Market Transfer Agreements …
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Ottawa needs to ‘do its part,’ CME urges as labour ministers meet in wake of $625 million in workforce funding budget cuts
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour ministers from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments are meeting today — and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is calling …
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Labour ministers from the provincial and federal governments are gathering for a virtual meeting on June 17. Randy Boissonnault, the federal Minister …
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Uber says new B.C. rules will increase costs, Eby says companies can ‘suck it up’
Uber says regulation changes for ride-share and delivery workers in British Columbia will drive up costs and reduce demands for local restaurants, …
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B.C. sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work
British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as …
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Opposition denounces Tory government’s inaction on sick leave in New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government has released a long-awaited report on sick leave that provides several options spanning the gamut from doing …
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B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials …
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Atlantic Workforce Ministers call on Ottawa to reverse $625 million cut to workforce development programs
In response to a significant $625 million cut to Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), Atlantic Workforce Ministers convened on June 6 to …